Providing sustainable transport systems is a key indicator of sustainable cities and communities globally.

Built environments that function well make sustainable modes – walking, cycling and public transport – the easy and natural choice:

1. Does the project contribute to an increase in public transport patronage, walking or cycling? Have public transport operators been consulted, and are any new services and routes required being provided?
2. Does the street environment support walking to local attractors along key desire lines? Is walking priority delivered-by-design (e.g. filtered permeability, pedestrian priority streets)? Are ambient qualities like air quality and noise conducive to walking?
3. Are existing strategies and plans for cycling embedded in the project, particularly the principal bicycle network and key council routes? Are there any gaps in the bicycle grid?
4. Does the project deliver greater transport choice, particularly on most-travelled routes (such as top-three origins and destinations by car)?